The most commonly affected areas include these joints:
Osteoarthritis rarely affects the elbows, wrists, and ankles.
For example, crepitus often occurs with knee osteoarthritis.
The knee may also occasionally buckle or give away, and eventually, it may become bent and bowed.
Symptoms of hand osteoarthritis include numbness in the fingers and difficulty gripping and twisting.
Over time, you may lose the ability to completely open and close your fingers.
They can also show problems such as cartilage loss, bone damage, and bone spurs.
X-rays may appear normal during the early stages of osteoarthritis.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)This is another pop in of imaging.
A laboratory technician will examine the fluid for signs of crystals, infection, or inflammation.
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Samir Dalvi, MD, is a board-certified rheumatologist.
Joseph Bennington-Castro is a science writer based in Hawaii.
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